The Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.43 update, released in December 2021, introduced significant content including ownable dumper trailers, reworked cities, and visual improvements. Users can download this update officially through Steam or the official Legacy Updater. Key Features of Version 1.43

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Step-by-Step Steam Betas Method:

1. Open your Steam Library and right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2.
2. Select Properties > Betas.
3. In the dropdown menu labeled "Beta participation," scroll down until you see: "temporary_1_43 - 1.43.x for incompatible mods."
4. Select this branch. Steam will immediately begin downloading the 1.43 depot (roughly 5.2GB).
5. Once completed, launch the game. You will see "1.43.3s" in the bottom right corner.

Issue #1: "Game crashes when loading a save"

Fix: Remove outdated mods. 1.43 is strict about manifest versions. Open Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/game.log.txt and search for "error".